Back in 1991, shortly after the depleted uranium-flaked dust had settled some from the first Gulf War, there was a minor temp... moreBack in 1991, shortly after the depleted uranium-flaked dust had settled some from the first Gulf War, there was a minor tempest in the press over influence peddling by members of the Presiden George H. W. Bush’s family, including his son Neil and his bro...

Lockheed Martin was awarded a new defense contract on Monday, including $225 million for foreign military sales to Saudi Arab... moreLockheed Martin was awarded a new defense contract on Monday, including $225 million for foreign military sales to Saudi Arabia. The contract is a modification to a previously negotiated agreement with Saudi Arabia to provide four multi-mission surface co...

Of Lockheed Martin’s $51 billion in sales last year, nearly 70 percent, or $35.2 billion, came from sales to the U.S. governm... moreOf Lockheed Martin’s $51 billion in sales last year, nearly 70 percent, or $35.2 billion, came from sales to the U.S. government. It’s a colossal figure, hard to comprehend. So think of it this way: Lockheed’s government sales are nearly what the Trump ad...

Every community should have sustainable, long-term, good jobs now and for the future. Every level of government has a role to... moreEvery community should have sustainable, long-term, good jobs now and for the future. Every level of government has a role to play to make that become a reality.
This is particularly true in areas that have had an economy highly dependent on defense co...